The first steps of the crumbs are a great joy for the parents. As a rule, children begin to make independent attempts to go to the age of one. But it happens that the child does not go for 1 year, and this worries a lot of mothers.
What time do the children go?
Let's first determine whether this is a deviation from the norm and when the child begins to walk . Quite often mothers think up a problem only because some children from the common sandbox begin to make independent steps a little earlier. Very impressionable parents immediately raise panic: why their child does not walk, and the neighbor already practically runs.
Of course, on average, children are trying to move in 12 months. However, the norm is the interval from 9 to 15 months. If you fall into these limits, there is no reason to worry. More active and inquisitive kids quickly try to let go of Mom's hand and start exploring the world around them. For other kids, movement on all fours is more acceptable.
A more difficult situation is when the child refuses to walk after a while after he has learned to do it. Typically, this behavior is associated with a stressful situation. It can be fright, illness or unfavorable conditions at home. In this case, the child is afraid to walk and help overcome this fear need care, attention from the parents.
Pediatricians will identify several reasons why a child does not want to walk.
- When a child does not walk a year, this can be a predisposition. Ask your parents: it is possible that late walking was passed on to the kid by inheritance.
- The reason for the fact that a child does not go a year is bad unbalanced nutrition.
- Sometimes a child does not go to 1 year simply because there are no stimulating factors. Be interested in his favorite subject and suggest yourself to reach him.
- Negative experience such as a strong fall or bruise can for some time repel the desire to walk.
- An explanation of why the child does not walk, in some cases, too long use of an arena or walker.
What if the child does not walk?
If the crumb has already crossed the line in a year and a half and did not start moving independently, contact the pediatrician. Usually, the causes are in a weak muscle tone or a problem with the brain. If the crumb is only a year old and he is sociable, inquisitive, calm - there is no reason for panic. In due time your kid will necessarily make the first step.